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Bridgewater Officially Retires from NFL as Lions Add Dobbs for Depth
sports22 days ago

Bridgewater Officially Retires from NFL as Lions Add Dobbs for Depth

Teddy Bridgewater has officially retired from the NFL, posting on Instagram that this time it’s for real as the Lions sign Josh Dobbs to a one-year deal to back up Jared Goff and bolster quarterback depth. Bridgewater, a former Pro Bowler with Minnesota in 2015 who overcame a major knee injury in 2016 and later started 29 games in 2020–21, had a recent return to Detroit before stepping away. The Lions are preparing for their Sept. 13 opener, reconfiguring the QB room with Dobbs and Luke Altmyer in the mix.

via Bleacher Report|
#detroit-lions#josh-dobbs#nfl-retirement
Lions add veteran QB Dobbs to back up Goff after Bridgewater retirement
sports23 days ago

Lions add veteran QB Dobbs to back up Goff after Bridgewater retirement

The Detroit Lions signed veteran quarterback Joshua Dobbs to a one-year deal to back up Jared Goff after Teddy Bridgewater retired, reuniting him with new OC Drew Petzing. Dobbs, who has tied to Detroit and Petzing in the past, is 3-12 as a starter and started eight games for the Cardinals in 2023, with a stint with the Patriots in 2024. With Luke Altmyer in the mix, Detroit plans to add a veteran QB to the room.

via Detroit Free Press|
#backup-quarterback#detroit-lions#drew-petzing
Lions add veteran QB Josh Dobbs to back up Goff after Bridgewater exit
sports23 days ago

Lions add veteran QB Josh Dobbs to back up Goff after Bridgewater exit

The Detroit Lions are signing veteran quarterback Josh Dobbs to a one-year, $1.425 million deal with $475,000 guaranteed to back up Jared Goff after Teddy Bridgewater leaves the team. Dobbs will join Luke Altmyer as the other quarterback on the roster, and he brings a journeyman NFL résumé (27 games, 15 starts) that includes a stint with the Lions’ practice squad in 2022. The deal aligns him as the likely No. 2 behind Goff and comes amid Bridgewater’s reserve/retired status.

via NBC Sports|
#detroit-lions#josh-dobbs#nfl
Bridgewater retires from Lions; Panthers add Trask after Hall of Fame Game injury
nfl-news-roundup23 days ago

Bridgewater retires from Lions; Panthers add Trask after Hall of Fame Game injury

NFL.com’s Around the NFL roundup: Lions place Teddy Bridgewater on the reserve/retired list, paving the way for Joshua Dobbs to sign a one-year deal; Panthers sign Kyle Trask after Haynes King injures his hamstring in the Hall of Fame Game. Also noted are Bryce Young and Panthers’ starters set for a preseason game, multiple injuries (King, Luther Burden III, Josh Downs, Alec Pierce, Dillon Radunz) and a wave of roster moves and signings (Beanie Bishop Jr., Amen Ogbongbemiga, Ryan Cooper Jr., Joshua Dobbs) as teams reshape rosters for the preseason.

via nfl.com|
#haynes-king#kyle-trask#lions
Lions seek veteran QB to back up Goff after Bridgewater departure
sports23 days ago

Lions seek veteran QB to back up Goff after Bridgewater departure

The Detroit Lions announced Teddy Bridgewater is stepping away from the team, with retirement not confirmed, leaving them to search for a veteran backup behind Jared Goff while undrafted rookie Luke Altmyer develops. Coach Dan Campbell said the team will add a veteran quarterback to bolster depth and praised Bridgewater’s character and preparation.

via Pride Of Detroit|
#backup-quarterback#detroit-lions#jared-goff
Bridgewater Returns to Detroit as Veteran Backup Ready to Compete
sports5 months ago

Bridgewater Returns to Detroit as Veteran Backup Ready to Compete

Teddy Bridgewater signed with the Detroit Lions for a third stint, returning as Jared Goff’s primary backup and insisting he’ll compete while helping teammates develop, especially younger receivers, this spring and in the preseason. A 13‑year veteran who has played for multiple teams and even coached high school football in 2024, Bridgewater last backed up Baker Mayfield with the Buccaneers; his return adds veteran leadership as Detroit builds depth, while a Florida bill named the Teddy Bridgewater Act seeks to expand spending on student welfare in high school sports.

via NBC Sports|
#backup-quarterback#detroit-lions#mentoring
2025 Buccaneers Season Highlights: Offense and Defense Leaders
sports7 months ago

2025 Buccaneers Season Highlights: Offense and Defense Leaders

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 2025 season saw a decline with an 8-9 record, led by quarterback Baker Mayfield who had a standout year with record-breaking performances and significant rushing yards, despite injuries. Teddy Bridgewater and Connor Bazelak served as backups, with the team planning for Mayfield's continuation in 2026 and a decision needed on Bridgewater's future.

via Tampa Bay Buccaneers|
#2025-season#baker-mayfield#buccaneers
Teddy Bridgewater's Dedication to Mentoring and Supporting Young Athletes
sports1 year ago

Teddy Bridgewater's Dedication to Mentoring and Supporting Young Athletes

Teddy Bridgewater, after being suspended from coaching at Miami Northwestern High for providing impermissible benefits to players, explains his actions were motivated by a desire to protect and support at-risk youth in a dangerous neighborhood. Now signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, he continues to inspire and motivate young athletes, emphasizing his role as a positive influence and a reflection of hope for his community.

via OutKick|
#community-impact#high-school-coaching#miami-northwestern